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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The Greensbnrg Press says that three hun
at United last Friday are still out. Trimbath
Of the Amalgamaied Association was down
trying To Tx up matters, and Thursday went
TO Pittsburgh To confer with Mr. Schoonma-
ted that twenty-five of the men have been
ordered to vacate the houses in which they
have been living
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
The Jackson oas Well.

A report reaches town that gas Was srraek
al the Jackson township oil well iast night
and that il shot To the top If of the derrick
ihir,y-five or forty feet. The drilling corr
iinues. The hole has now attained depth
OF about one thousand feet. The contract Is
to sink il two Thousand two hundred and
fifiy feet A new Board of Directors will be
elected al yinco on the 18th ins,--johastosr''
Iribute.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Next year llsssl will be peculiar one in
this respect That the last three numerals
which compose it will be the same figures,
circumstance which can only occur once
in a century. or more strictly speaking, once
in every Ill years, as it will be III years be-
fore another three of kind " 1897 will
bc reached
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

For some months past the impression has
been gaining ground that there was some
thing wrong with the borough scales and
that our peopl were being greatly swindled
in the weight Of the coal, hay. etc they were
purchasing. One day last week one of our
prominent citizens ordered load of coal
from local dealer and when the bill was
presented for payment was asfounded TO find
that the weigh bill called for ~ bushels. He
refused To pay the bill aud had the coal rack
ed and measured. By actual measurement
the load contained 80 bushels OF coal. A pc
tition, largely signed by prominent citizens,
was gotten up and presented 10 the borough
authorities requesting them TO have the
scales tested The authorities complied with
the prayer of the petitioners and the test
disclosed the fact that the scales were terri
bly, out of gear. weighing at least twenty
five per cent too strong. The authorities at
once telegraphed for new set Of scales and
suspended, for the time being the ordinance
compelling all dealers to have weighed all
hay, coal, etc. sold within the borough iim-
its Just nov much our citizens have been
guIled ont OF within the past three or four
years in this way il would be difilcuIt 10 esti-
mate. OF course the dealers. who alone
have profitei by this defective weighing, are
in no vay responsible
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mormon missionaries are meeting with re-
markable success at Rochester. a town few
miles below Pittsburg. Two brothers tGiI-
bert and Ferdinand Lloyd and their wives
are among the latest converts They were
baptized sunday and will leave for Salt Lake
tomorrow They have always been ranked
with the best citizens of the place, and are
men of education and considerable wealth
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The newspapers are giving publicity to the
tact that al Eision last week Judge Schuyler
decided to be unconstitutional the twelfth
section of the act of May lS. 1887, which re-
quires each constable to visit once a month
all places in his district where liquors are
sold. but they do not give the grounds upon
which the decision is based
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

senator Cameron. in a recent converse
ton, said . | think Allison will receive the
support of Mr.. BIaine's friends if they deter
mine not to press their first choice. know
nothing of their plans. as have just return
Ell from the West. | nresume the meeting
of the National Committee will lead to a
comparison of notes which will give some
idea Of the drift of things
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The fact that the anarchists. TO a man. are
iniidels may be included among other evil
dences that the safety of society is mainly
dependent upon The religious character of
the people
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
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A Union Memorial Service will be held in
the NJ. E. Church next Sunday evening at
cordially invited 10 attend as there will be
service nowhere else in town at that hour.
Able speakers will address the meeting.
COMMITTEE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
ThanksRiving.

The B. 4 o. Railroad Company. in accord
ance with its usual custom. win sell Round
Trip Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced
ra'es TO and from all Stations on its lines
east of the Ohio River. The tickets viii be
sold November 23rd and oath. good to return
until November 18th. inclusive. For further
information call on Ticket Agents B. and O.
RR
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
The Boston stars.

The following letter from the weil-known
lecturer and humorist, Robert ] Burdette,
TO the Redpath Lyeeum Bureau. published
by permission of the latter, explains itself
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct II 1857.
DEAR <. l.. h. =
Went to hear the Boston Stars last
night. Grand thing. Big Us a prairie. II
people don't like that programme, and the
way 1t is read, sung and played, then the
people don't know what they want II is
the best arranged entertainment on the
boards this season. don't believe the
Stars themselves know how good il is.
Yours as ever.
ROBERT J. BURDETTE.
At the Opera House Friday evening, No
yefnber 25th
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Elder |. n Conner viii preach in the Dis
ciples church each evening this week. The
congregation was 50 well pie ased with his
sunday sermons that they decided to engage
him permanently. He will move here with
his family on the LIST OF January.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Margaret Livingstone. deceased, late Of
ConemAugh Twp, Somerset 90, Pa
Letters Of Administration on the above estate
having been granted 70 the undersigned by the
proper authority, notice Is hereby given 20 all
persons indebted to said estate to make immeii-
ate payment. and Those having claims against
the same viii present them duly authenticated
for settlement Saturday, Nov. %, 1897, at the
late residence of deceased.
DAVID j. LEHMAN
oesD AdminiB<r1aR.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr.. Sebastian Geisler. iormerwell-knowu
resident Of this county, but for the past
eight years Of Pochshiek county, Iowa, is
visiting friends and relatives at his former
home He is accompanied by his wife and
daughter. AT present they are visiting Mr..
Geislers son, Lorenzo. in Somerset town.
shin
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The competitive examination of appli-
canis for the West Point cade;ship from TINS
disiric; will take place to-day, Wednesday
Eie'iteen applications FOR examination have
been filed with Congressman scull Every
county in the Congressional district has sew
erssl applicants. The pension examining
beard. composed of Drs Bruhaker. Patterson
and Kimmeli will conduct the physical ex
animation. while the mental examination
will be conducted by Capt w. II. sanner.
H. l. Bas<, and A. c. Holtert, Esqr's
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Judges Ewing, Swartz and Morrison were
appointed ad interim by Governor Beaver af-
they were nominated by district conventions
and Judge Swartz has already become Presi-
dent Judge of Montgomery county by the
death of b. Markley Boyer, for whom no
successor has so far been appointed. Ste
phen F. Wilson was appointed Judge OF IL
oga county in Judge Williams place, but
the latter resigned too late for the issue of a
writ of election and the vacancies in Mont
gomery and rioga counties will be perrna-
nently filled By election next year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
EXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Jonathan Emerick decd, late of
Southampton Twp, Somerset Co., Pa.
Letters testamentary on the above estate har-
ing been granted 10 the undersigned by the prop
er authority, notice is hereby given to all per
sons indebted 20 said estate TO make immediate
payment and those having claims against the
same viii present them duly authenticated for
settlement on Saturday. the 81 day of December,
| 1887, at the late residence OF decd.
NATHAN LIMERICK
JONATHAN ENEKICK,
oct.h Execfifnrs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

An cxceptionable and noteworthy feature
ofour borough schools is the even tenor of
the way in which they are conducted. Not
a word of complaint has as yet reached our
ears, a convincing evidence that the term is
s;ng to lie a suecesSfnl one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Judge Baer left for Bedford Monday. 20
hold court His health j. sach that he did
not wish to undertake presiding for full
week court. and had arranged with Judge
Rowe. Of Franklin county. 10 preside at Bed
ford this week lie received a telegram on
Monday morning stating that owing 10 sick
ness Judge Rowe waald he unable 10 fulfill
his engagement. In conseqneDce Of Judge
Baers absence the argument court that was
to have been held here to-day has been CON
tinuetl indefinitely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Very long and narrow pocketbooks for
women are the latest fashion in that line.
An exchange also says that some ladies per-
sist in wearing them extremely fat
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
Judges Elected.

AT the recent election eight Law Judges
were elected in Judicial districts in the State
outside of Philadelphia. The numbers ofthe
respective districts voting and the Judges
elected in each are a. follows, those marked
with star being the districts for each of
which an Additional Law Judge was au-
th,rized h, am act of the legislature
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

How the fire which occurred in Mr- Jacob
Piles planning mill. near the : d c. r. R.
station. about ten days aso originated is
stiil mystery. Had il not been for the ef
fective work done by the chemical engine
the building with lis contents would have
been entirely destroyed Mr.. Piles loss, by
injury to the building and tools destroyed is
about two hundred dollars He has already
repaired the building, placing il in a. good
condition as belore the Ere He had no I'M
snrance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

W T. Manning, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has invented a patent safety
switch lock, and applied il to a switch stand
also invented by him. The lock is so arrsn-
ged that when the switch points are thrown
for the main track they are automatically
locked in that position. and cannot be
thrown for the side track until it has been
unlocked by key made especially for the
purpose. The usual custom of brakemen to
hammer locks open with a coupling pin.
which has caused SO many wrecks. will be
impossible when the Manning lock is used.
The switch stand is verticle lever showing
a signal only when the switch points are
thrown for the side track. The lock will be
placed on switches at various points along
the Baltimore aud Ohio lines tor thorough
trial
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The caming Presidential year will be one
Of the most important in the history of the
Democratic party. THE WEEKLY fasr will
give the history of the year complete week
by week. Ii will be year Of great conven-
tons Of great political activity in state and
nation of Presidential nominations of a
tremendously active and aggressive Dem
ocratic campaign and We believe of glori-
GUS victory.
The " EESLY Posi- will give all the news
In is u pages and 81 columns will b. found
that careful variety of reading that inter
esis the man of business the farmer. the pol
ilician. the student, and pre-eminently the
family aud household circle Address
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

terrible accident occurred AT Mr.. Nelson
Shaulis' lime quarry. near Sip"sville, in
Somerset Township, about four . clock Fri
day afternoon. There were only two men
At work in the quarry at the time. Stewart
Putnam and Benjamin Fisher. They had
been blasting the lime stone, using giant
powder for ausexplosive. A blast that they
had prepared would not discharge, when
Putnam went 10 work to drill it out. He
had only been at the task short time whom
his drill, coming in contact with some of the
powder. caused it to explode with terrific
force sending fragments of stone in every
direction Putman's left hand was torn al
most torn off, and his{head and face were
frightfully cut and gashed by the flying
missiles Both Of his eyes were blown out,
aud it Is thought that death will shortly re-
suit from his injuries. Should he live, he
will be totally blind He is married man,
with large family. Fisher was considera-
bly, cut aud bruised about the face and head,
but was not seriously injured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The Episcopal Parochial school, located
on Locust street, John~towu, was destroyed
by fire at an early hour Tuesday morning
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr. William T. Allison leit for Johnstown
where he expects TO make his future home,
Tuesday morning.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr.. George II. Love, mention of whose
illness from typhoid lever was made in our
last ISSUE. Is slowly convalescing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
wanted, I,

Hides. Fnr, Bark win pay the highest
cash prices for all kinds of hides, pelts and
fun. 1 also rani 500 cords of Rock Oak and
Spruce bark
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

JR Scott. ESD. spen, saturday in Johns
town on legal business
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Madame Fry Concert Company at the
Opera House Tonight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The visiting Of schools BY patrons aud cit
izens l. in the line of duty, and visit at
least once in two months by eve head of
the family should be made. Encourage the
teachers and pupils by your presence and
,tor5. of c,,mrnen,iation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

We direct the attention Of our readers 10
the change in the large advertisement Of
Gels. Foster q Quinn. Johnstovn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

union Thanksgiving service will be
beid in the Reformed church Thursday
morning at 1890 O'Clock.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Walter Emerson. the greatest eornet play.
er living. at the Opera House Friday even
ing November 9th
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Shooting maiche= and rafilinss are very
popular jass now.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

A. J. Coiborn ESD, spent several days of
las, week in Frostbnrg Maryland visiting
his children. who ars residing there
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Fur ~eek- freln nexi Sunday will be
Christmas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The groand has been covered with blan
ket Of SNOW for the past two or three days.
A few inches more would make good sleigh
ing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

jane. L. Pugi, Esq. !. IN Pittsburgh this
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

II a thing is worth advertising at all, then
the best way is TO advertise it in the paper
that has the largest circulation That is
simply business No prher paper in Somer-
set county pretends to compare with the
HERALD in circulation
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The Boston starr. that appear in the SOM
ersei Opera House Friday eveni ig, NOvem-
Der 25th, l. without doubt the finest music
al entertainment that ever appeared in SOM
ersct and the price Of admission will be as
usual. -. - and y cents Reserved seats
% cents Now on sale al z. L. Casebeer's
Hat and Furnishing Store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

one lone, solitary carpenter Is at work on
the repairs 10 the Court House, that hSve
been recommended by four or five success
i've Grand Jnrie>
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
r RGAL NOTICE.

To John To~pon. residing IN Russei, LAicas %,
Iowa william ToSron. residing in Hamilton,
Caldwell county Missouri, Lizzie Tospon, re-
siding in Kingston. Caldwell County. Mis-
souri, and Mary Kelly. residing in lndepend-
ent, Montgomery county. kansas
you are hereby cited 70 be and appear before
the Judges OF our Orphans Court At Somerset
Pa, on Monday the I2fh day Of December. fss7.
at 10 o clock in the forenoon. then and there "a
snow cause II anv you have. Why the sums due
You n heirs Of Daniel To~p0n. deed should not
be Appropriated to pay the expenses Of keeping
your mother at the poor house. Herein fail not.
SHEnlFFs OFFICE JOHN NlNIEkS
Nov I6. 1S77-3t sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

We have not heard of any deer being bag
ged by any Of our local sportsmen yet this
season.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Nj Hez. Zimmerman last week disposed
Of his tobacco store to Mr.. Ell. ;. Kantner
Ne bespeak ior the new proprietor con
tiuuance Of the former patronage of the
store
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
a pMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate OF Jacob Sipe decd. late of New Cen
tSevile Borough Somerset Co. Pa
Notice 70 Debtors and Creditors.
Letters Of administration on the above estate
having been granted n the undersigned by the
proper authority. notice Is hereby given 10 all
persons indebted 70 said estate % make tninedi-
ate payment and those having claims against the
same to present them duly authenticated for set
tlenient on saturday, December 10, iss7, at the
Office of the Administrator in said Borough.
AAROS WILL.
now Administrator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The men who were engaged in boring a
well on the academy grounds struck water in
paying quantities last week and the well
Is now csssed up aud has tirsi-class pump
in H.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr. John " Megahan, one of Somerset's
most promising Young men. was married
Thursday 10 Miss Permelia Heifiey. The
marriage ceremony was performed by Rev
II L. Weakly at the residence Of the brides
parents IN Berliu. rhe newly married
couple have gone 10 housekeeping in Mr.
Mesahan's house, which lac built on Patriot
street year or more ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The Frosty SONS OF Thunder moved a
broad swath in Somerset county al the cleo
tion, rolling up Republican plurality on
the State ticket of over 2,l00. and a still
gn'ater plurality on the county ticket. We
admire their pluck aud capacity 10 stick to
the ticket, which j. the producer Of such
handsome results = Be,lJord I,sParer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr. Ed Aleott, who recently returned from
England, brought with him twenty Zone
shetland ponies. He has them ON his farm
at Hermitage aud intends keeping them for
breeding pup1ses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

The County Commissioners are engaged
in delivering the assessment books TO the As
ships Of the County
A new schedule went into effect on the b.
4 .. and somerset aud Cambria Railroads
sunday morning. The changes made from
the former schedule arr very slight
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

,,I,.r win be the holiday trade
"a. DOLLAR are now only worth about %
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

'e sl'e She following for What il Is werth
- 7 'rae q Is important that our people
'-io Know il. Fire> from exploded coal
amp ane frequent. Don't attempt TO
= 'ls m out with water; it will do no
~ 'u' instead, will spread the flames /:
= 'la ior Your -four barrel ana throw a
--l.'ili or tso Of -four on the flames, and
F'''o. 'hey will be extinguished.
- 'A'iiAnse rises 10 remark that if vou
- ANYTHING il don't know and which the
80 ought To know, iii is worth know.
80 ',a you know il i your duty to let
h SHOW - that the people may also
mat il came from you know. but
-. San know unless you lrt them know
-, ''s which You know, tina, will he
AZ people to know. you know.
- islloVing letters and po.sals rema,n-
49,. 3 We l''siofiioe at Somerset. win besens
- t Had Leitcr Office if not called for
? iss7 '" TINS dA's' November
R,,- ,i'nfy Rail J " Buchanan. A
A., , Anna cIaycnmh, Harrison Cole
d. 's'ry Chapman. Mrs. lydia FL
In, SrF7l II King. :. T.: Koontz
S1 VA 1i'aan- Emma Mccartney. Rol-
l.s. A,lef c. c. Miller. II. J.: Never
G.,. '',','''on E. Smith. W smith.
sa,.. Ssln'ck :. Aiber'. care Of Perry
Es.a walker. William p; whi,meycr.
mn WI. Miller. II '' ''''''
J. X. GoFrKora. p. NJ.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

.-soSEsDAY.-------.---.--......------'-'o' --...-----'-'o'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Old B0rea>, with chilling breath, swooPed
down upon us Friday morning, causing pc
iestrians to move along at q quicker pace
than they did during the balmy days of the
week previous.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23
SOMERSET MARKET.
Corrected Weekly by COOK 4 sEERrTs,
DEALERS IN
Choice Groceries, Flour g. Feed.

Prices for November %, 1887.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Geprsie BOYD Sis convicted of arceny in
the Pittsburgh Courts last week and was SEN
icreed 10 the House OF Refuge during the
remainder of his minority. George is be
tween sixteen and seventeen years old.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Governor Pile, who has been in the
employ of lhe b x Railroad as a boss car
penier fer a number uf years, last week quit
the company service and returned to Som
erset. where he will work al his trade.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

:, thing in panialoon--sl-0oo in The
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Three months aud twenty days to prison
and so fine was the sentence imposed by
the Washington county coun on a man for
Illegal liquor selling. Look out for viola
tions under the Brooks high license law.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

p. - ,ised up your Thanksgiving
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-23

Mr. Peter Lee had the honor Of being the
iinsi person To occupy cell in the new bor
ousii lock-up. He was caught on the streets
drunk by Policeman Gilbert Thursday night,
and was inuarcerated